Death Investigation Underway In Cornelius
Officials are investigating after a person was found dead in a home Wednesday night.
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Andrew Murray Plans to Tackle Violent Crime, Gangs, and Opioid Crisis as U.S. Attorney
He's credited with turning around the public perception of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. Now Andrew Murray is stepping into his new role as U.S. Attorney for North Carolina's Western District.
CMPD Asking for Public's Help Catching Armed Robber
A serial robbery suspect is on the run. He's wanted for hitting five businesses in Charlotte over the past two weeks. In four of those cases he pulled guns on employees.
Suspect Commits Suicide After Shooting At Police, Barricading Himself In Home
Police say a man who opened fire on officers with an assault rifle and then barricaded himself in his home was found dead inside from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Detention Center Nurse Charged With Having Sex With Inmate In Chester County
A nurse at the Chester County Detention Center is under investigation for allegedly having sex with an inmate.
CMPD Still Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver
Police are still looking for the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run Monday evening in south Charlotte.
Boone Man Facing Child Pornography Charges
A 42-year-old man faces multiple charges related to child pornography after a multi-agency Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation.
Man Arrested For Series Of Charlotte Convenience Store Robberies
Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man responsible for a series of armed robberies.
Two 16-Year-Olds In Custody Following Overnight Burglaries In Ballantyne & Huntersville
Lamariay Witherspoon and Douglas Mobley are under arrest after breaking into seven restaurants in Ballantyne and six restaurants in Huntersville early Monday.
Two Men Cited For Loaded Guns At Charlotte TSA Checkpoints; Increased Number Of Handguns Confiscated This Year
Two men were arrested with loaded hand guns at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport TSA checkpoints this week, bringing the total number of firearms seized this year to 60.
Victim: My Grandson Said, 'Grandma, He Could’ve Killed You.'
A victim sends a warning as she recovers from a carjacking that left her hospitalized Monday.
South Charlotte "Water Bandit" Leaving Outdoor Faucets Running, Flooding Yards
A bizarre crime has some South Charlotte neighbors covering up their outdoor water faucets! Neighbors think a person they're calling the "water bandit" is turning on their faucets and leaving them running all night.
Rowan County Man Charged With Making Meth Inside Home
Officials say they arrested a Rockwell man on manufacturing and trafficking methamphetamine charges.
Police Need Help Identifying Homicide Suspect
Detectives are requesting assistance in identifying a possible homicide suspect.
CMPD Volunteer Officer Injured In Hit And Run To Undergo Surgery
On Monday, a Citizens On Patrol volunteer was directing traffic when he was struck by an vehicle.
Spencer Merriweather Sworn In as New Mecklenburg County District Attorney
Mecklenburg County's new District Attorney is promising to stand up for victims of burglaries, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Spencer Merriweather is also the first African-American to lead the DA's office.
Woman Carjacked in Arboretum Parking Lot
Police: Two men carjacked a woman in a crowded South Charlotte shopping center before leading police on a chase in South Carolina.
Surveillance Shows Thieves Throwing Rocks in Restaurants
Surveillance video shows thieves breaking into a business in Ballantyne. It was one of more than a dozen burglarized in the Charlotte area Monday morning.
Police Arrest Man On Attempted Murder Charges
Authorities say they responded to Piedmont Medical Center in reference to a shooting Sunday.
Hickory Man Killed When Dozens Of Bullets Flew Through Home
Catawba County Sheriff's Deputies are searching for the shooter after a man was killed in his sleep during a drive-by shooting.
Woman Offers $1,000 Reward After Late Son's Horse Stolen
A Stanly County mom is offering a $1,000 reward to the person who returns her stolen horse.
Man Shot in Standoff with Rock Hill Police, SLED Investigating
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) will continue to investigate the officer-involved shooting in Rock Hill, as well as an officer involved shooting in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Man Wanted By CMPD
Police need help locating a man accused of cutting off his electronic monitoring device.
Man Arrested After Fatal Hit And Run In Steele Creek
Police say they arrested a man involved in a fatal hit and run Wednesday night in southwest Charlotte.
One Escaped Florida Inmate Caught; Two Others Connected To Burke County ATM Theft
One of the three wanted Florida inmates has been arrested, and authorities believe the other two men may have been responsible for the theft of an ATM in Burke County, North Carolina.
Suspect In Custody After Car Jacking And Police Chase
A man is in custody following a car jacking and police chase in Charlotte.
Police Arrest SUBWAY Armed Robbery Suspect
Police have arrested a man in connection with the Robbery of a SUBWAY restaurant earlier this week.
Statesville Man Arrested For Trafficking Cocaine In Boone
Police say a traffic stop led them to a major drug bust in Boone.
Couple Facing Charges After Woman Kidnapped In Burke County
Police say a couple is facing charges for kidnapping a woman in Burke County.
Gun Found In Student's Backpack at Rocky River High School
Police say a student was taken into custody after they found a 9mm handgun in his backpack.
Man Found Guilty Of Second Degree Murder For Hitting Woman With Vehicle After Panthers Game
A jury has found Gregory Wheeling Jr. guilty of second degree murder in the death of Kelli Putnam.
Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Package
On Tuesday, police say they received a call of a suspicious package on the sidewalk of Harri Ann Drive.
Neighbors Help Police Make Massive Drug Bust In Steele Creek
Authorities say an anonymous complaint led to the discovery of a large drug bust in the Steele Creek area Tuesday morning.
Police Say CPCC Student Killed In City's 80th Homicide
Police have identified the victim of Charlotte's 80th homicide of the year.
Police Need Help Identifying West Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect
Police need your help identifying a west Charlotte armed robbery suspect.
Police Investigate Shooting in Northwest Charlotte
Police are searching for a gunman after a shooting in Northwest Charlotte. We're still waiting to learn more about the victim and their injuries.
Witnesses Stop Attempted Kidnapping At Southern Christmas Show
The CMPD is investigating an attempted kidnapping at the Southern Christmas Show, on Saturday night.
Police Searching For Dequan Erwin
Police are asking for assistance in locating Dequan Erwin who is wanted on multiple felony charges.
DA Says He Won't Press Charges in Officer Involved Shooting
The officer who shot and killed a Spanish speaking North Charlotte man back in September will *not* face criminal charges. Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murray said the shooting was tragic was not unlawful.
CMPD Needs Help Identifying Suspect In Two Armed Robberies
CMPD is looking for a suspect accused of two armed robberies throughout the Charlotte area.
Police Charge Mother Accused Of Abusing Her 1-Year-Old Son
Police have arrested a 22-year-old mother accused of abusing her baby back in October.
CMPD And Quicktrip Launch Safe Exchange Zones
The CMPD says all fourteen Exchange Zone locations have officially launched. They are encouraging community members to complete online transactions at one of the following locations.
Attendance Down Day After Threat Made At Watauga High School, Police Say Nothing Credible Found Thus Far
Police say there is no credible or verified information at this time to support a possible threat to students at Watauga High School.
District Attorney: Rubin Galindo Shooting "Tragic", But Not "Unlawful"
The officer involved in the fatal shooting of Rubin Galindo will not face charges, according to Mecklenburg County District Attorney, Andrew Murray.
Five Teens Arrested Following Crime Spree, Police Chase In East Charlotte
Five teens are in custody after committing a series of crimes and leading police on a chase in east Charlotte, Thursday night.
CMPD Investigating After Victim Fights Off Attacker During Sexual Assault
Detectives with the CMPD are currently investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the North Division.
Statesville Shooting Suspect Arrested
Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
Detectives Make 6 Trafficking Arrests, Along With Seizure Of Drugs, Weapons, & Money In Union County
A week of drug busts has led to the arrest of six suspects and the confiscation of trafficking levels of heroin and methamphetamines.
Governor Offers $5,000 Reward In Union County Murder Case
Governor Roy Cooper says the state is now offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing 87-year-old Sim Flowe on September 6th.
Valdese Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing A Burke County Activity Bus
Deputies have charged a 27-year-old man with stealing an activity bus from the East Burke High School parking lot.
3 Charged After Rock Hill Man Was Shot And Killed While Driving
Police have arrested three suspects in connection to the October 27th murder of Justin Penland.
Coaches No Longer Employed After Altercation Involving Guns At CCD
Charlotte Country Day says the coaches involved in an altercation Wednesday evening are no longer employed with the school.
Teen Brothers Arrested For Southeast Charlotte Robberies
Two teenage brothers have been arrested in connection with two robberies in southeast Charlotte.
Coach at Charlotte Country Day Charged with Possession of Weapon on School Grounds
Detectives with the CMPD’s Providence Division have charged Tyrez Tarell Nea for Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds.
Concord Teacher Charged With Having Inappropriate Relationship With Student
A Concord teacher is back home after turning herself in for having an inappropriate, relationship with a 17-year old student. The 23-year old Cox Mill High School teacher appeared before a magistrate Wednesday.
4 Men Charged After Largest Meth Bust In Iredell County History
Deputies seized 28 pounds of crystal methamphetamine Tuesday in what's being called the largest meth bust in the county's history.
Man Breaks Into Monroe Home, Starts Cooking
A man has been arrested in Union County, after he apparently broke into a Monroe residence and began cooking.
Teens Arrested For Iredell County Vehicle Break-Ins
Three Statesville teens have been arrested in connection with a series of car break-ins in Iredell County.
Cabarrus County Teacher Arrested For Having Inappropriate Relationship With Student
Police say they arrested a 23-year-old teacher for having an inappropriate consensual relationship with a student.
Suspect Wanted By CMPD Turns Himself In
Derek Victor Morrison is Wanted for Breaking into Motor Vehicle, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.
Police Arrest Vandals Accused Of Targeting Several Boone Businesses
Boone and ASU Police have arrested two suspects wanted for vandalizing several downtown businesses early Monday morning.
Man Sentenced Up To 22 Years For The Death Of A 20-Month-Old In 2013
A Hickory man will spend the next 17 to 22 years in prison after being found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a 20-month-old child.
Sheriff: Catawba County Church Fire was Intentionally Set
We now know a church fire in Catawba County was intentionally set. Members of Providence Baptist Church in Vale came together Monday night to pray and search for answers.
Hate Crimes Rose For 2nd Year In A Row In 2016, FBI Reports
Hate crimes rose for the second straight year in 2016, with increases in attacks motivated by bias against blacks, Jews, Muslims and LGBT people, according to FBI statistics released Monday.
Two Men Accused Of Stealing 60 Cartons Of Cigarettes From Salisbury Convenience Store
Police are investigating after two men robbed a Salisbury convenience store for 60 cartons of cigarettes.
Suspect In Gaston County Assault Now Charged With Murder After Victim Dies
A 29-year-old Gastonia man now faces a murder charge after the victim of an assault Friday died over the weekend.
Police Need Help Identifying Man Accused Of Robbing North Charlotte Motel
Police need your help identifying an accused robbery suspect in north Charlotte.
One Dead After Shooting Over Parking Dispute In Gaston County
One man is dead and another in jail following a shooting over a parking dispute in Gaston County.
Charlotte Air Traffic Controller Accused of Having Weapon of Mass Destruction
A Charlotte air traffic controller accused of having a weapon of mass destruction will be in court for the first time Monday.
Two Shot In Salisbury Bank Robbery, Police Shoot And Kill Suspect
Some residents in Salisbury say they're afraid to let their children play outside because of all the recent crime. The latest incident was a violent bank robbery that ended with the robber killed by police.
Charlotte Air Traffic Controller Facing Charges For Possessing Pipe Bomb
The FAA says an air traffic controller who works at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport has been arrested for having a weapon of mass destruction.
Lancaster Man Arrested Following Lengthy Standoff
A Lancaster man is in custody following a standoff with authorities on Thursday.
Police: Argument Leads To East Charlotte Shooting
Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg during an altercation in east Charlotte.
Police: Man Shot In Parking Lot Of East Charlotte McDonald's
Police are investigating after a man was shot in the parking lot of McDonald's on Albemarle Road in east Charlotte.
Salisbury Bank Robbery, Shooting And Police Chase Suspect Identified
Officials have identified the man accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank, shooting two people and leading police on a chase.
Salisbury Bank Robbery Suspect Shoots Victim, Leads Police On Chase, Dies In Shootout
Police have not identified the bank robbery suspect or the officers involved in the shooting, but witnesses are telling their story about the terrifying moments that led up to the deadly shooting.
Threat Forces 8 Cabarrus County Schools To Dismiss Early As A Precaution
We now know the FBI is involved in the investigation in Cabarrus County, where eight schools sent kids home early as a precaution.
CMPD Steps Up Recruiting with Officer Shortage
The department says it's time to get aggressive.
Cabarrus County High Schools Given "All Clear" Following Threat
Authorities have given the "all clear" to Cabarrus County high schools after a threat was made earlier today.
CMPD, City, And CMS Are Working Together To Curb Teen Violence
CMPD's top cop is talking about how to stop crime involving teens after two teens were shot Tuesday night.
Murder Suspect In Salisbury Taco Bell Shooting Turns Himself In
Salisbury Police have identified the suspect who killed a man in a Taco Bell parking lot last Friday night.
Retired Navy Veteran Charged In Case Of Body Found Behind Charlotte Church
A retired Navy veteran has been charged with kidnapping Ashanti Billie, 19, who was found dead behind a west Charlotte church.
Investigation Underway After Man Found Shot To Death In Burke County
Authorities are investigating after a man was found shot to death following a breaking and entering call Wednesday morning.
Police Arrest Suspect In Salisbury Homicide Case
Police have have arrested the suspect accused of killing a 20-year-old man late Monday night.
Two Teens Shot In NW Charlotte
Police are investigating after two teens were shot at a gas station near I-85.
Salisbury Continues Battle with Violent Crime
The city has seen two murders in the last four days.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2013 Murder
A Charlotte man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2013 murder of a 54-year-old neighbor.
Suspect Charged With Killing 2-Year-Old In Gaston County After Turning Himself In
Police have officially charged a 25-year-old man accused of killing a 2-year-old boy Sunday.
Suspect Wanted By CMPD Has Been Found
CMPD says they have located and arrested Keyshawn Crowder.
Nearly A Dozen Suspects Arrested During Lancaster County Drug Roundup
Deputies say they arrested 10 out of 11 suspects wanted on various drugs charges during a roundup last week.
Suspect Charged After A Deadly Shooting In Rock Hill
Police are investigating a possible homicide after a person was found shot to death Monday afternoon.
Man Killed In Hickory Shooting
Hickory Police are investigating after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound.
Texas Church Shooting Has Local Congregations Revisiting Security Plans
The Texas church shooting has local congregations taking a closer look at their security plans.
Police Need Help Finding Suspect Wanted In Two West Charlotte Armed Robberies
CMPD is looking for a man connected to two armed robberies in west Charlotte Monday.
Suspect Arrested After CMPD Officer Walks Into Store Mid-Robbery
An unexpected pit stop for one CMPD officer really paid off Sunday morning. Officer Kevin Woolcock walked into a Charlotte gas station mid robbery.
Man Who Allegedly Stole A Truck Sunday With Kids Inside Arrested After Chase
The man accused of carjacking a truck Sunday with two kids still inside has been arrested.
Suspect Arrested In Catawba County Knock And Shoot Homicide
A Claremont man is in custody and charged with murder after shooting and killing 28-year-old Kevin Hefner in the doorway of his home.
CMPD Looking For Man Accused Of Robbery, Who Cut Off Electronic Monitoring Device
Police are looking for a man accused of robbery, who cut off his ankle monitor.
Suspect Arrested After Officer Walks In During Robbery
A man has been arrested after police say he attempted to rob a convenience store Sunday morning.
Salisbury Police Identify Robbery Shooting Victim
Salisbury's latest murder Friday night comes as the Department of Justice is sending a team to the city to come up with a plan to help fight the rising crime rate there.
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